Java Zen:Thinking Out Loud Tuesday, 2024.10.22 
Water does not overcome because it yields. It overcomes because it is
relentless. It perseveres and does not give up. It is constant. Rock can block
water. Rock can even hold water in a lake for thousands of years. Why can't the
yielding overcome the hard then? Because it cannot move. It cannot work its
magic of being relentless.

Just as water must be able to express its true nature in a relentless way, so
too must we simultaneously and relentlessly express our true natures if we are
to be successful in life. Otherwise, we will find ourselves hemmed in by the
hard walls of reality, and we will never be able to break through.

But how do we acquire such perseverance? We start small. As drops.

		Deng Ming-Dao, "365 Tao - Daily Meditations", #349

2007.10.30

Project Valour-IT – 2007

It’s time again to contribute to Project Valour-IT (Voice-Activated Laptops for OUR Injured Troops). Like last year, I’ve kicked in $100 and joined the Marines (gotta support the boots on the ground) lead by Soldiers’ Angel – Holly Aho.

This is a good use of technology. The voice recognition software is quite impressive and continues to improve.

Please note:

Division among military teams is purely for the purpose of friendly competition. Any blogger may join any team and all money raised supports the wounded as needed, regardless of branch of service.

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